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""A Mission To Gelele, King Of Dahome"" is a non-fiction book written by Richard F. Burton. It is a first-hand account of Burton's journey to the Kingdom of Dahomey in West Africa in 1863. The book details his experiences as he travels through the region, including his interactions with the people, customs, and culture of Dahomey. Burton's primary objective for the mission was to negotiate a treaty with King Gelele, the ruler of Dahomey, to end the slave trade in the region. The book provides a unique insight into the politics and social structure of Dahomey during the 19th century, as well as the challenges and dangers that Burton faced during his journey. The book is considered an important historical document and an early example of ethnography.With Notices Of The So Called Amazons, Grand Customs, Yearly Customs, Human Sacrifices, The Present State Of The Slave Trade And The Negro's Place In Nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.